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Cambodia ranks fourth in 2026 readers’ country awards

The ranking puts Cambodia first among Southeast Asian countries on the list.

Friday 6 November · 06:02 · 1 min read

In 30 seconds

  • Cambodia ranked fourth in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, with a score of 93.57. [1]
  • Japan, Italy and Ireland took the top three places. [1]
  • Phnom Penh ranked third among the world’s best big cities in the same awards. [1]

What happened

Cambodia ranked fourth among countries in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, receiving 93.57 points, according to AKP. Japan ranked first, followed by Italy and Ireland. In a separate city category, Phnom Penh placed third, up from 10th in 2025.

Why it matters

The results give Cambodia and Phnom Penh international recognition in a travel magazine’s reader survey. AKP reported that Phnom Penh was praised for its riverside character, royal heritage and growing food scene.

Background

Among other Southeast Asian countries listed, Vietnam ranked 10th, Thailand 12th and Singapore 18th. The awards are organized by U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Sources (1)

[1] Agence Kampuchea Presse (AKP) Cambodia Ranks Fourth Among World's Top Countries in 2026

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